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Diethylene Glycol (DEG) Contamination in Pharmaceuticals

History of Diethylene Glycol (DEG) Contamination in Pharmaceuticals Diethylene glycol (DEG) is a toxic industrial solvent used in products like antifreeze and brake fluids. Its accidental or fraudulent use as a substitute for safer solvents like glycerin or propylene glycol in pharmaceutical products, particularly cough syrups and liquid medications, has led to multiple mass poisoning […]